Tag archive for "maneuvers"

Bookshelf

Blog, Reviews

The Aviator's Bookshelf

No Comments 17 August 2010

Since I started flying, I've amassed quite a collection of aviation books. During this period of time, I've also been focusing on eliminating clutter and moving, so I have focused on value when building my little aviation library. In this post, I'll look at what's on my bookshelf and why. In the interest of full... Read more »

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Three maneuvers to improve your flying

Flight Lessons, Fun Flying

Three maneuvers to improve your flying

No Comments 26 April 2010

The practical test standards are FAA established standards for flight maneuvers required on check-rides. Each of these maneuvers are required because they elicit some sort of indication of the abilities of the applicant. There are many maneuvers that do not appear in these publications, but perhaps they should. The following three maneuvers are ones I feel will positively impact your flying.... Read more »

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Blog, Flight Lessons

Fourth Lesson

No Comments 24 June 2009

Our final task was steep turns. I had but one question, what is the steepest one should go? This was answered with Josh performing a 60 degree steep turn. I felt like I was looking almost straight down at the ground. Then it was my turn I stayed closer to 45, which is nothing to shake a stick at. I lost some altitude but not bad for a first try. Josh had me do a steep turn to the right and we headed back to the airport straight away.... Read more »

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Hello, my name is Matt Everett and as of 1/1/2010 I am a private pilot ASEL. I started this blog early in my training and used it primarily as a place to keep notes of my lessons. Since then it has grown to much more than that, but my main focus is still on aviation experiences. It is my sincerest hope that this blog is a resource for others as much as it is a resource for me. 

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